[Diana in Wisconsin]

What DOES the Queen keep in her pocketbook? She is NEVER without one.

I’m guessing nuclear launch codes...

[GOP Poet]

Spare nylons ;D (amongst other practical items.) But I love the idea of nuclear launch codes in her decorative handbags. I like the idea of some kick ass revolver and nuclear launch codes even better though. Maybe security is purposely throwing us off with the list of pragmatic stuff in there that I’ve seen listed as of late. lol

[jmacusa]

She uses it as a means to notify her security detail for various needs and wants. If for instance she's wishes to end an appearance somewhere or is tired she switches it off her left arm to her right it means she's tired and wants to leave.

[Spruce]

Some decades old Doublemint gum. A few bobby pins. A couple very nice, crisply folded hankys. A roll of doggy-doo bags for the royal corgies. And a blackjack.

[barker]

Actually she uses her purse to signal her staff. She usually has it on her left arm. If she switches arms her staff knows she doesn’t want to talk to whoever she is with anymore so they get them away. If she sits it down it means she is ready to leave.